The tension that freedom creates with order is a tricky balance. All the more a challenge when self-government (as proposed by Christianity called self-control) isn’t at the heart of all just societies. Paul’s conversation with Felix, where Luke remembers Felix responded out of fear with the words, “enough!” as Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment. Not a popular political message for sure!
Someone said, and I can’t remember who, the government that is closest to the people is the best form of government. That would make self-governance (self-control, which is a fruit of the spirit) one of the most important ways of keeping order within the context freedom. It doesn’t solve everything, but it is a better start than totalitarianism which looks to control from the top down.
This message is definitely has something to say to the corporate leaders and those that work for them.
“Basement of quiet piety,” love this phrase! Bravo!
The tension that freedom creates with order is a tricky balance. All the more a challenge when self-government (as proposed by Christianity called self-control) isn’t at the heart of all just societies. Paul’s conversation with Felix, where Luke remembers Felix responded out of fear with the words, “enough!” as Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment. Not a popular political message for sure!
Someone said, and I can’t remember who, the government that is closest to the people is the best form of government. That would make self-governance (self-control, which is a fruit of the spirit) one of the most important ways of keeping order within the context freedom. It doesn’t solve everything, but it is a better start than totalitarianism which looks to control from the top down.
This message is definitely has something to say to the corporate leaders and those that work for them.